I am just hoping UEFA and the Spanish FA are very serious about their threats, especially of expelling them from Europe. It could push them into immediate action if the owners don't want to pump in their own money. Whatever the reasons of them stalling the payments, missing out on their first ever CL won't be an option in the current scenario.
He looks to be our most realistic target, in the bracket of good creative players that would improve the team, also at the right age - would allow other youngsters to bed in over the next few years. I really built up this expectation in my head, so hoping it does indeed happen.